About Engagement
An engagement marks a couple's promise to marry. In India it is often celebrated with a ring ceremony, roka or sagai that brings both families together, and it is a happy moment to send congratulations and good wishes.
An engagement is the moment two people publicly commit to marrying each other. It is a celebration of love and partnership, and often of two families coming together.
Engagement customs vary widely. In some families it is a simple proposal and a ring. In others it is a formal ceremony with relatives, prayers, gifts and food.
How it is marked
Many couples exchange rings in front of family and close friends. In India, families may hold a roka, sagai, nischitartham, mangni or a ring ceremony, depending on region and community. Elders often bless the couple, the families exchange gifts, sweets or clothes, and friends and relatives send congratulations by message, card or phone call.
Some couples hold a large engagement party, while others keep it private and share the news later.
What to write
Congratulate the couple warmly and wish them happiness for the wedding and the life ahead.
- Congratulations on your engagement! Took you long enough. So happy for you both.
- Saw the ring photos, and you both look so happy. Can't wait for the sangeet.
- Congratulations from all of us at the office. Please share the wedding date before the leave calendar fills up.
How to wish someone on Engagement
congratulations to the couple, and wishes for the wedding and the married life that follows
Write a few lines in your own words, pick a design and share it as one link on WhatsApp, Instagram or anywhere else. They open an animated card made just for them, with no app and no sign-up.
Language tip: English, Hindi + regional language.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a roka and a sagai?
A roka is a ceremony, common in North Indian families, where both families formally agree to the match. A sagai or ring ceremony is the engagement itself, where the couple usually exchange rings.
When should I send engagement wishes?
Send your wishes as soon as you hear the news or on the day of the ceremony. A message shortly afterwards is also welcome if you could not attend.
What should I write in an engagement card for a colleague?
Keep it warm and simple, such as "Congratulations on your engagement. Wishing you both every happiness." Avoid jokes about marriage or personal questions.
What is Engagement?
An engagement marks a couple's promise to marry. In India it is often celebrated with a ring ceremony, roka or sagai that brings both families together, and it is a happy moment to send congratulations and good wishes.
How do I wish someone on Engagement?
Focus on congratulations to the couple, and wishes for the wedding and the married life that follows. On Kehdoo you can write a short message, pick a design and share a free animated Engagement card as a single link, with no app or sign-up needed.
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